Common Name	Beta-Carotene
CAS Number	7235-40-7
Molecular Weight	536.873
Density	0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula	C40H56
Melting Point	178-179ºC
MSDS	Chinese USA
Flash Point	346.0±17.2 °C

Density	0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	178-179ºC
Molecular Formula	C40H56
Molecular Weight	536.873
Flash Point	346.0±17.2 °C
Exact Mass	536.438232
LogP	15.51
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.566
Storage condition	−20°C
Stability	Stable, but sensitive to air, heat and light. Store at -20C under nitrogen. Pyrophoric - may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature.
Water Solubility	hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
FI0329500
CHEMICAL NAME :
beta-Carotene, all-trans-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
7235-40-7
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
4
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C40-H56
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
536.96

Supplemental HS	Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes	Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases	R44
Safety Phrases	S7-S15-S18
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	1
RTECS	FI0329500
Packaging Group	II; III
Hazard Class	4.1
HS Code	2932999099

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